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A1 vs Q2

Quick take: The A1 has the highest resolution at 55MP; the A1 is the most affordable; only the Q2 is weather sealed.

Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.

32 specs side by side·12 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

Q2 — Street, Travel, Documentary: The most capable fixed-lens full-frame camera at its launch. Leica quality without compromise.

Who should buy what
Q2 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Street and travel photographers who want full-frame quality in a compact form
  • Photographers who prefer one lens and no system complexity
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification A1Antigravity · 2025Q2Leica · 2019
Price £909Best£4,987
Sensor —Full-frame CMOS 35mm
Resolution 55.0MPBest47.3MP
Video —4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps
Autofocus —Contrast-detect AF with manual override
Stabilisation —Optical IS
Burst Rate —10fps
Battery Life —340 shots (CIPA)
Weight —718g (with battery and card)
Dimensions —130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedYesBest
Viewfinder —EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot
Screen —3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot
Mount Fixed lens (360°, f/2.2)Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH
Memory Cards —Single SD UHS-II
Connectivity —Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI
Take-off weight 249 g—
Fly without registering Yes — under 250 g—
Flight time 24 min—
Wind resistance 10.7 m/s—
Obstacle sensing Omnidirectional—
Video link OmniLink 360—
Range 6.0 km—
Top speed 16.0 m/s—
Cameras 1—
RAW stills Yes—
Vertical shooting Not supported—
Intelligent flight Subject tracking, waypoints, return-to-home—
Storage 20 GB built in + microSD slot—
Controller in the box Vision goggles + Grip Motion Controller—
FPV Yes, goggles in the box—
Folds Yes—

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
A1
Q2
Portrait
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3.9/10
Street
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6.5/10
Travel
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5.3/10
Wedding & Events
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4.9/10
Filmmaking
—
4.3/10
Documentary
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4.7/10
Landscape
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6.4/10
Casual
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3.6/10
Food
—
5.1/10
Macro
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3.6/10
Architecture
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6.1/10
Astrophotography
—
5.4/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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